Articles
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Health Care, Culture & the Family
Restoring the dignity of work: Why Medicaid’s new requirement matters for families and culture
A new Medicaid reform, signed into law on July 4 by President Donald Trump, establishes a work requirement for able-bodied, childless adults. This important reform affirms the dignity of work and the importance of personal responsibility.Matt Oberdick | July 8, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma’s 2025 economic reforms strengthen families, reward work, expand freedom
In 2025, Oklahoma policymakers enacted a series of economic reforms that are also social-policy reforms. Strong families, meaningful work, and limited government all rise and fall together.Matt Oberdick | June 27, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Beyond the silo: Why conservatives must reunite cultural integrity and economic freedom
For too long, conservatives have treated cultural and economic issues as separate arenas—but they are inseparably linked. OCPA’s Matt Oberdick takes a look at some policy wins from Oklahoma’s 2025 legislative session.Matt Oberdick | June 20, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Sweden taught me the value of work—without a minimum wage
In Sweden, I worked for 20 cents a paper—and I’m grateful. Early jobs teach more than just how to work—they teach how to grow. Don’t take that chance away with one-size-fits-all laws.Tucker Cross | June 19, 2025
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Vermont foster-care case highlights anti-Christian discrimination
A court case in Vermont highlights why Oklahoma lawmakers acted this year to make certain that religious couples cannot be prohibited from serving as foster parents if those couples disagree with far-left views on transgenderism.Ray Carter | June 12, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Five Fears Fellows have been elected to office
No fewer than five graduates of OCPA’s J. Rufus Fears Fellowship program have been elected to public office. In their own words, here’s what the fellowship meant to them.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | June 3, 2025
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Education, Culture & the Family
OEA touts transgenderism in schools for ‘pride’ month
The Oklahoma Education Association (OEA), the state’s largest teachers’ union, is touting transgenderism in public schools as part of its “pride” month messaging.Ray Carter | June 3, 2025
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Left-wing political fringe should not control Oklahoma’s petition process
Senate Bill 1027, which has been signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt, includes several important transparency reforms. One of the most notable requirements is that initiative petitions obtain signatures from Oklahomans across a larger share of the state.Jonathan Small | May 27, 2025
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Education, Culture & the Family
Stitt signs special-needs scholarship bill
Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed legislation that eliminates red tape preventing Oklahoma families from accessing the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships (LNH) program for students with special needs.Ray Carter | May 21, 2025
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Culture & the Family
OCPA president Jonathan Small to receive national honor for transformational leadership
OCPA president Jonathan Small has been named the recipient of the 2025 Thomas A. Roe Award—State Policy Network’s highest national honor for leadership in advancing liberty through public policy.Bre Oberdick | May 19, 2025